Obstruction
/əbˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of deliberately blocking or hindering progress or justice.
The defendant was charged with obstruction of justice for hiding evidence.
- (n.) Anything that impedes or blocks passage or progress.
The fallen tree caused an obstruction on the highway.
Forms
- obstructions
See also
Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe actions that impede judicial processes; precise wording is crucial to distinguish between mere physical blockage and legal wrongdoing.
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